05 March 2010

2010 Elections in Iraq

A young Iraqi child, who accompanied his father to the polling stations, shows off his purple inked finger in the International Zone of Baghdad, Iraq, March 4. Children are not allowed to vote, but this child was allowed to dip his finger in the ink. It is the day of Iraqi special elections for Iraqi police, army and medical care providers. Photo by Staff Sgt. Kelly Longbine.

I will never, ever forget all the sacrifices made by so many to make this possible...

3 comments:

FbL
said...

I remember the first Iraqi election after the war... I was sitting in my little apartment in Phoenix, watching the news with tears falling while I wrote a letter to an "adopted" soldier. Just a proud and sad moment.

This is a big day for the Iraq citizens. Despite those who continue to bring about violence rather than try to find a workable solution to build the country and make the country prosper for all of it's people; the vast majority voted with little regard for their safety. This is their day to be heard and given the chance to choose a brighter future. Let's hope they collectively make the right decisions for their future and the future of their children. What ever the out come from this election holds; it will be the people from Iraq who will live with the final tally from the vote. Let's hope they put someone in office who can bring about a peaceful and prosperous nation. If not, that is the will of the people and has to be respected as their choice.